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Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Arrowtown

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New Zealand

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Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Arrowtown

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

Southern Discoveries Bridge – Southern Discoveries Bridge loop from Arrowtown

02:27

37.6km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Whitechapel Flat Recreation Reserve

Pisa Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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189 m

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Highlight • Historical Site

This is the spot the first gold was discovered in 1862, which led to the Great Wakatipu Gold Rush.

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576 m

Arrowtown

Highlight • Settlement

828 m

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

5.33 km

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A charming suspension footbridge on the old Whitechapel Road part of the Queenstown Trail.

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6.68 km

Knights Family Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A small footbridge that crosses the Arrow underneath the Highway 6 bridge.

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10.7 km

Edgar Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

13.5 km

Kawarau Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The home of the bungy jump. Well, sort of...

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13.5 km

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge & Bungy

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing gorge; daredevils can bungee jump off the suspension bridge or swing high above the gorge... - We just watched, though; that was thrilling enough 😱

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37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

8.37 km

2.40 km

1.87 km

218 m

132 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

7.46 km

1.95 km

1.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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X marks the spot

Arrowtown

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Southern Discoveries Bridge

Knights Family Bridge

Edgar Bridge

Kawarau Suspension Bridge

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